Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does it cost to rent in Sobha Hartland and Meydan?
Median annual rents in Sobha Hartland and Meydan run from AED 50,000 for a studio to AED 180,000 for a 3-bedroom, based on Ejari contracts from the past 24 months.
DLD records Sobha Hartland and Meydan under the official district name Al Merkadh. Figures on this page cover that whole district, which also takes in neighbouring communities, so treat them as a guide to the wider area rather than Sobha Hartland and Meydan alone.
Apartment rents by bedroom in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
| Type | Median annual rent | Monthly equivalent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 50,000 | AED 4,167 | 7,481 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 82,000 | AED 6,833 | 8,152 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 130,000 | AED 10,833 | 3,120 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 180,000 | AED 15,000 | 702 |
Source: DLD Ejari rent contracts, 24 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Merkadh.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
How much more is an extra bedroom in rent?
At the median, moving up from a studio to a 1-bedroom adds about AED 32K a year; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 48K a year; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 50K a year. Use the gap to judge whether a bigger unit is worth the stretch, or whether a better building in the smaller size gives you more for the money.
Buy or rent in Sobha Hartland and Meydan?
The price-to-rent ratio shows how many years of rent the median home costs. A lower number favours buying; a higher one favours renting.
| Type | Median price | Median annual rent | Price-to-rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 725,000 | AED 50,000 | 14.5x |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,403,190 | AED 82,000 | 17.1x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,450,000 | AED 130,000 | 18.8x |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 3,373,440 | AED 180,000 | 18.7x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Al Merkadh.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you sign a lease in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
- Ask how many cheques the landlord accepts. More cheques usually means a higher rent.
- Confirm who pays for maintenance and chiller or AC charges.
- Make sure the contract is registered with Ejari. You'll need it for DEWA, residency and school applications.
- At renewal, check the DLD rental index calculator to see how much the landlord can raise the rent.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How much is a 1-bedroom to rent in Sobha Hartland and Meydan?
The median 1-bedroom lease is AED 82,000 a year, based on 8,152 Ejari contracts.
Are these asking rents or real contracts?
Real contracts. Every figure comes from Ejari registrations recorded by DLD, not from portal listings.
Keep exploring
- Sobha Hartland and Meydan: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
- Apartments for sale in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
- Studio apartments in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
- 1-bedroom apartments in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
- 2-bedroom apartments in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
- 3-bedroom apartments in Sobha Hartland and Meydan
A live off-plan map of 1,700+ UAE projects, a full UAE mortgage calculator and OS-level spam-call protection, all in one app.
Get the AYAN app →Or go straight to the App Store or Google Play. On a computer? Open map.YAZDAN in your browser, no download needed.
YAZDAN Properties runs the rent-versus-buy numbers on your budget and timeline, using DLD sales and Ejari rents for the buildings you're looking at.
Book a 30-minute advisory call →Or email info@yazdan.ae directly.